Jump Start Your Early Fall Travels

Whitney Alexandra

Believe it or not we have made it halfway through the summer and early fall is already in the air! However, this doesn’t mean that your vacation sea­son will come to a screeching halt, in fact some of the finest times to travel are during summer’s end and into early fall! If you are booked for a fall vacation, then let me give you some great tips on how to pack your suitcase for the unpredictable weather during this change of season and keep your packing to a bare minimum.

Here are a few tips on packing a “travel capsule.” The key to success is packing essential or core pieces and then adding some fun accessories to mix and match your vacation look. Be sure to add some of your favorite summer colors into your selection! It is now time to mix these vibrant col­ors in with some neutral core pieces which will give you the perfect palette for your pre-fall travel capsule.

Bold & Stylish Shoes

Add some spunk to your outfit and have fun with it! Make room for comfortable sneakers or colored flats in your suitcase. These will add flair to your daytime vacation outfits! The key is to have an easy and stylish look that you can mix and match throughout your trip. Tie it all together with a handbag to complete your look.

Lightweight Layering Pieces

This is where you will get the most out of the essentials you packed. Layering will change the look and feel of your base layer pieces. Pack a simple, well-fitted dress (one that you can wear to dinner as well as during the day). Add a casual lightweight jacket (such as denim) and a scarf and sandals or flats for your daytime look. Then, when night falls ... just remove those layers and put on your heels to give your dress (and you!) a complete transformation!

Integrate Summer Colors

Pack your favorite colorful accessories, scarves, belts and oversized T-shirts! This will help get the most out of your core pieces, and you'll have fun changing up the look. Add some sunglasses and a cool handbag that will go with all your basics (i.e. denim, dresses and lightweight jackets).